JOURNAL ARTICLE

Workforce Participation and Mortality Risk Among Chinese Older Adults: A Nationwide Population-Based Prospective Study.

  • Published In: Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences, 2023, v. 78, n. 11. P. 1947 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Guo, Yujia; Qian, Dongfu 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigates the association between workforce participation and all-cause mortality among Chinese adults aged 60 and older using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Findings indicate that older adults who worked had a 41% lower risk of mortality compared to those who did not, with self-employment linked to the greatest survival benefit, followed by nonagricultural and agricultural work. The mortality risk decreased with increasing weekly work hours up to about 45 hours, beyond which benefits plateaued. Additionally, maintaining or starting work during follow-up was associated with reduced mortality risk, whereas transitioning from working to not working eliminated this benefit. These associations were consistent across age, gender, and Hukou (household registration) status, suggesting workforce participation may confer survival advantages for diverse older populations in China.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences. 2023/11, Vol. 78, Issue 11, p1947
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1079-5014
  • DOI:10.1093/geronb/gbad133
  • Accession Number:173631877
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